Pet hermit crabs may stop eating and drinking due to stress, being offered the same foods, a lack of saltwater (muting their sense of smell), excessive noise, and general disturbances. […]
Hermit Crab Diet
Do Hermit Crabs Know When They’ve Eaten Enough Food?
Marine and terrestrial hermit crabs have unique feeding habits that are impacted by their environments. Hermit crabs don’t have the same cognition and self-awareness as humans. They rely on automatic […]
Can Hermit Crabs Eat Mushrooms?
Hermit crabs can eat any mushroom considered human-edible. Many hermit crabs enjoy the taste of mushrooms and will enjoy health benefits from occasional consumption. Hermit crabs eat portobello, shiitake, and […]
Do Hermit Crabs Eat Seaweed?
Wild hermit crabs are scavengers that live on beaches, so seaweed is a natural part of their diet. Seaweed comprises millions of microscopic marine algae that are incredibly healthy for […]
Can Hermit Crabs Eat Peanut Butter?
Peanut butter is a favorite snack of many hermit crabs, but it’s not always the healthiest of foods. However, hermit crabs will grow hungry and excited once they smell peanut […]
Can Hermit Crabs Eat Dandelions?
Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are weeds comprising leaves, a stalk, and a stem. When consumed, dandelions offer nutritional benefits to hermit crabs. Most hermit crabs gravitate toward eating plant life in […]